Free SCO Opportunity for String Players!

SCO String Academy http://www.sco.org.uk A new, free opportunity for young string players to work with SCO musicians in March 2019. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra and St Mary’s Music School are delighted to announce a new partnership programme for young string players in and around Edinburgh. SCO String Academy in partnership with St Mary’s Music School … Continue reading Free SCO Opportunity for String Players!

P7 Musical Monday 25th June 1.30-3pm

Our incredible Primary Sevens proudly present their Musical Show "The Amazing Adventures of Super Stan" at 1.30pm on Monday 25th June. Doors open 1.20pm and for health and safety reasons, only two adults per pupil. We look forward to welcoming you.

NYCoS in Primary Three

Thank you so much to former parent Laura Cross who has again delivered such excellent weekly National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCoS) singing workshops to each of our three Primary Three classes.

P1-3 Show Time!

Huge congratulations to the P1-3 pupils and staff and to our Dance Division friends for their outstanding family performances this term:P1 NativityP2 Winter ShowP3 Dance ShowParticular credit to magnificent Ms Carolyn Anstruther, DHT, who co-ordinates and produces all three shows so spectacularly. Bravo!

ABC Music Workshops from the Fabulous Bancroft Boys!

A treat and delight to welcome Phil Bancroft to Sciennes on Wednesday 30th November, who led free workshops with P2 and P4A classes using our online subscription resource ABC Creative Music. We are so fortunate that twin brother and co-founder of ABC Creative Music, Tom Bancroft, is also visiting school on Thursday 8th December for another … Continue reading ABC Music Workshops from the Fabulous Bancroft Boys!

P6 Ailsa is Virgin Money EIF Fireworks Poster Winner!

Ailsa with her winning poster entry for the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert 2016Huge congratulations to P6 pupil Ailsa on being one of three winners in this year's Edinburgh International Festival Virgin Money Fireworks poster competition! What an exciting, fantastic achievement! Very well done, Ailsa! She was a finalist last year and decided to give it … Continue reading P6 Ailsa is Virgin Money EIF Fireworks Poster Winner!

Private Music, Theory and Cello Tuition

Gage Ehmann (MMus RAM) is proud to offerPrivate Music, Theory, and Cello TuitionTeaching in Convenient Marchmont Crescent flat Flexible scheduling! Weekdays + weekends, before or after schoolPick your preference: Individual, Buddy, + Group lessons available!Free first consultation lesson! Rate: £30/hr.phone: 07871675950email: gage.ehmann@gmail.com

P7 Pupils Perform at James Gillespie’s Christmas Concert

James Gillespie's High School Christmas Concert 2015Thursday 17th December, 7.00-9.30pmThis concert features pupils from James Gillespie's High School and P7 pupils from its six associated primaries, including Sciennes Primary.Items will include JGHS wind bands, string orchestras, clarsach and guitar ensembles, percussion ensemble, pipe band, accordion group, chamber choir and many various junior and senior choirs.Repertoire … Continue reading P7 Pupils Perform at James Gillespie’s Christmas Concert

Studio to Stage: School Orchestra Resonate at the Queen’s Hall

A wonderful opportunity for our children to participate in this showcase event, in a prestigious venue, celebrating young people's talents in music, drama and dance with schools from across the city. Our pupils were expertly prepared for the Resonate: Studio to Stage concert at the Queen's Hall on Monday 30th March by Mrs Campbell and … Continue reading Studio to Stage: School Orchestra Resonate at the Queen’s Hall

Sciennes School Orchestra at Queen’s Hall

Resonate: Studio to Stage at the Queen’s Hall Monday 30th March 5.45pm for 6.30pm-9.00pm The Sciennes School Orchestra, conducted by Mrs Samanda Campbell, has been invited to perform at the Queen’s Hall on Monday 30th March. Resonate: Studio to Stage is an annual, highly regarded, event celebrating Expressive Arts in our city schools. Children will be … Continue reading Sciennes School Orchestra at Queen’s Hall

SCIENNES ORCHESTRA AT THE QUEEN’S HALL

Resonate: Studio to Stage at the Queen’s Hall Monday 30th March 5.45pm for 6.30pm-9.00pm The Sciennes School Orchestra, conducted by Mrs Samanda Campbell, has been invited to perform at the Queen’s Hall on Monday 30th March. Resonate: Studio to Stage is an annual, highly regarded, event celebrating Expressive Arts in our city schools. Children will be … Continue reading SCIENNES ORCHESTRA AT THE QUEEN’S HALL

P4-7 Music Assembly

Thank you to S6 students Caitlin and Monica from James Gillespie's High School for their excellent presentation about their forthcoming trip to South Africa and for explaining how we can help by donating gym shoes, sports gear and dresses.The focus for the P4-7 Assembly on Friday 16th January was Music at Sciennes and how the … Continue reading P4-7 Music Assembly

Thank You EUMS!

What a fabulous musical presentation on Wednesday 12th November by Edinburgh University Music Society in the Reid Concert Hall! Grateful thanks to Ben Crabbe and Amanda MacLeod, President of EUMS, and all the talented musicians for such a lively, informative and inspiring presentation. Our children from P4A, P5A, P5B, P5C, P6A, P6C and P7B learned … Continue reading Thank You EUMS!

Sciennes Music Policy

A draft policy is being circulated and amended and an updated version will appear on our new Music at Sciennes website. Meanwhile, please refer to Sciennes Policies. A Music Improvement Group has been set up which will meet throughout 2014-2015, tasked with raising awareness of our existing Music provision and also exploring ways to expand … Continue reading Sciennes Music Policy

School Orchestra at St Cecilia’s Hall

Mrs Campbell will accompany the School Orchestra to St Cecilia's Hall on Monday 10th November. Pupils will have a chance to view the Musical Instrument Museum's fantastic collection, dating back to the 16th Century.Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments ranks among the world's most important collections of musical heritage. All the main types or … Continue reading School Orchestra at St Cecilia’s Hall